Solving Equations
Combining Like Terms
Invisible Math
Math Vocabulary
Syllabus Facts
About Mrs. Slayden
100

Solve the equation:

6x - 18 = 4x + 4

x = 11

100
Simplify:

5(2x - 8) - 10 

10x - 50

100

To make any whole number a fraction, what do you do?

Write whole number as the numerator(top number) and the denominator(bottom number) as 1.


Example: 5  can be written as 

5/1

100

The term for a fixed value.

Constant

100
What percentage of your grade are assignments, participation, and attendance worth?

30%

100
How long has Mrs. Slayden been married?

25 years

200

2x + 15 = 5x - 9 - 3

x = 9

200

Simplify:

3x2 + 5x + 6y + 4 + 5x2 + 6

8x2 + 5x + 6y + 10

200

What are 4 ways to show multiplication? You must show all 4 to receive credit.

4x (no space between coefficient and variable)

4(5) (parentheses with no operation between)

4 x 6

4 * x

200

Two operations that are exactly opposite. One undoes the action of the other. We also use these to move terms and solve equations.

Inverse Operations

200

What percentage of your grade are tests worth?

70%

200

How many daughters does Mrs. Slayden have?

3

300

-12-3+6x=2x+4x+17

no solution

300

Simplify:

-6(-x + 7) - 3x -2

3x - 44

300

Every negative variable, ex. -x, has a coefficient of?

-1

300

This is the word that describes the number that comes before the variable or is being multiplied by the variable.

Coefficient

300

True or false: You can have your cell phone/earbuds out of your backpack at the end of class just before the bell rings.

False: Cell phones/earbuds may not be used until you are outside of the classroom unless given permission.

300

What flavor of food does Mrs. Slayden not like?

Chocolate
400

-4-6-8(x + 2)= 8(-x - 2)-10

Infinite solutions

400

Simplify:

-10x2 + 7x -16 + 20x2 -8x + 12

10x2 - x - 4

400

The exponent or power of every whole number is what? Ex. What is the exponent for the number 8?

Every whole number has a power or exponent of 1. 

Ex. 81

400

The word for a mathematical statement showing the values of two mathematical expressions are equal.

Equation

400

When absent, give detailed directions on how to find what you missed.

Go to Google Classroom and look at the Classwork section. Then find the week that corresponds to what you missed.

400

2 Truths One Lie: Can you spot the lie?

1. Mrs. Slayden was in the band in High School and played the trumpet.

2. Mrs. Slayden has a cat named Honey.

3. Mrs. Slayden was once an indoor cycling instructor.

The lie: Mrs. Slayden has a cat named Honey.

(Mrs. Slayden actually has a dog named Tucker.)

500

True or False: x = 3 a solution to the equation.

3x - 9x + 7(x + 1) = 5(x -1)


True

3(3) - 9(3) + 7(3+1) = 5(3 - 1)

 9 - 27 + 28 = 10

 -18 + 28   = 10

  10 = 10

500

- (-x - 8) - x2 + 5x2 - 20

4x2 + x - 12

500

Any number to the power of zero equals what?

Ex. 350, 2340, (-5)0

One.

Ex. 350 = 1

     2340 = 1 

       (-5)0 = 1

500

When terms have the same variable and same exponent, they are called ___________ ____________.

Like Terms

500
If you do not understand a concept during class, list at least 4 things you can do to improve your learning.

1. Search for a video

2. Ask a friend to explain

3. Make an appt with Mrs. Slayden

4. Go to the GROWL after school in the library

5. Go over Mrs. Slayden's completed notes and fill in any gaps you have in your own notes.

6. Get quality sleep at night (sleep is your brain's super power)

7. Practice problems on your own

500

How old is Mrs. Slayden and what month is her birthday?

48, October

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